Business Setup and Structuring in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah offers three routes: onshore licensing (RAK Department of Economic Development), RAKEZ, a large and cost-competitive free zone popular with industry, trade and SMEs, and RAK ICC for offshore holding and international companies. Full foreign ownership is available in the free zone and offshore, and onshore for most activities.
The right route depends on whether you will trade in the UAE, export, or simply hold assets. We advise on jurisdiction and licensing, corporate structure and shareholder arrangements, and handle setup end to end.
What we do
- Onshore licensing (RAK DED)
- RAKEZ free-zone setup
- RAK ICC offshore companies
- Jurisdiction selection
- Corporate structuring
Frequently asked
RAKEZ or RAK ICC, what is the difference?
RAKEZ is a free zone for operating businesses that trade and hold licences and visas; RAK ICC is an offshore registry for holding and international companies, not for trading onshore. We advise which fits your plan.
Can I own 100%?
Yes in RAKEZ and offshore, and onshore for most activities. We confirm for your activity.
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